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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Augusta Boat Show R.I.P....Gardiner Warehouse Sales to Usher in Spring!

 


Believe it or not, it has been almost five years since the Augusta Civic Center hosted the Augusta Boat Show!


For decades, the Augusta Boat Show allowed local boat dealers to showcase the best deals on the latest pontoon boats, watercraft, and fishing packages.  Hamlin's Marine has lobbied the City of Augusta and Town Square Media, the past promoter, to bring back the show for several years now.  

I made one last attempt in September to re-establish the Augusta Boat Show.  Here is a copy of my email:

Dear Margaret,

 

My name is Dan Higgins, and I own Hamlin’s Marine.  For decades, our business has displayed boats at the Augusta Boat Show.  Since 2020, we have been trying to re-establish the show.  My staff has reached out to Mary St. Pierre to try to re-establish the show or even put on a private open house at the Civic Center. 

 

I am hearing that there is no interest in re-establishing a show due to staffing/personnel issues.  I’m not sure if Mary is a city employee or works for a separate firm.

 

I’m not sure if my staff is talking to the correct person, but I believe there would be a lot of community and business support to re-establish the show every March.  If there is no one willing to promote the show, I would consider doing it myself.  In fact, we promoted the Bangor Boat Show in the past when the City of Bangor sold out to the Cross Center.  

 

I’d appreciate any assistance or contacts you could put me in touch with.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dan Higgins

Hamlin’s Marina


Margaret did respond to my request, and she explained that The Augusta Boat Show is on a waiting list for events...

In the meantime, Hamlin's Marine has decided to host a series of Warehouse Sales in February and March at our boat storage facility in Gardiner.  Our hope is that Hamlin's Marine can bring back the tradition of a Boat Show to the community.  At least this is a start!


Gardiner Warehouse Sale February 15th & 16th

Who:     Hamlin's Marine & Maine Shore Solutions

What:    Bennington & Godfrey Pontoon Boats

               Weldcraft & Hewescraft Heavy Gauge Fishing Boats

                Candock Docking from Maine Shore Solutions              

Where:  1 Commonwealth Avenue Gardiner, Maine







Please RSVP if you plan to attend or if you would like to receive additional information: https://hamlinsmarina.com/about/gardiner-warehouse-sale





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